Perhaps Louis was too romantic for his own good, but he would have believed that explanation. He had sensed Lestat's presence, hadn't he?

Their eyes met and Louis smiled before glancing down at the ground and stepping forward to meet Lestat, his hands buried in his pockets (one modern habit he had adopted; be proud of that much). He caught Lestat's meaning, inviting his touch and looking up to him with one of his rare smiles. He did love Lestat, had always loved him and always will, even if Louis knew his presence would lead to chaos.

"I know you would have." That was precisely why he hadn't attempted to send out any messages. Louis liked the peace and comfort this place provided. It was a place where he could survive comfortably without murdering mortals and without astonishing anyone. Lestat would find a way to turn that all on its side, yet in these first moments he couldn't resist him.